Linarite and Anorthite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.35
  
2.77
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
  
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Linarite and Anorthite Chemical Formula
While comparing Linarite and Anorthite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Linarite and Anorthite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Linarite and Anorthite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.